Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe
The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.
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Police say a criminal group called the Foxtrot Network has hired teenagers to carry out killings in several European countries. The group is believed to be responsible for about 35 murders. They offer violence as a service, meaning clients pay for hits.
Why it matters
This shows how organized crime is using young people to avoid detection. It raises concerns about youth safety and the spread of contract killing in Europe.
- What is the Foxtrot Network?
- A criminal network that hires teenagers to commit murders for pay.
- How many murders are linked to it?
- About 35 killings across Europe are thought to be linked to the group.
How outlets are framing the same story
Here's how each outlet is covering the story — compare their headlines and timing at a glance.
All outlets frame the story the same way, focusing on the teenage hitmen and the Foxtrot Network's violence‑as‑a‑service model.
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Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe
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